Ayurvedic Medicines

Lakshadi Keram Thailam

Lakshadi Kera Thailam : Uses and Its Benefits

Lakshadi Kera Thailam, classically described in Ashtanga Hridayam under Balamaya Pratishedham, is an ancient Ayurvedic external application oil extensively used in paediatrics and general Rasayana care. Popularly known as Arakkuzhambu in Kerala, this formulation is traditionally used in both children and adults to strengthen the body, improve muscle tone, enhance the nourishment of body tissues, […]

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Karpasasthyadi Thailam

Karpasasthyadi Thailam: Uses and Its Benefits

Karpasasthyadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic medicated herbal oil traditionally used in Panchakarma therapies for the management of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. It is a widely used formulation in Kerala Ayurvedic practice and is referenced in Sahasrayogam. This medicated oil is primarily indicated in diseases caused due to aggravation of  Vata dosha, which manifest as

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Mahamsha Thailam

Mahamasha Thailam: Uses and Its Benefits

Mahamasha Thailam is a nourishing Ayurvedic oil formulation referenced in Sahasrayogam, a Kerala Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal preparations. It is prepared through an elaborate and time-honoured process that combines herbal decoctions, herbal paste, and liquid media with sesame oil as the primary base. The formulation incorporates black gram (Masha), the Dashamoola group of roots, goat

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Neelibhringadi Thailam

Neelibhringadi Thailam: Uses and Its Benefits

Neelibhringadi Thailam is a classical Ayurvedic herbal oil referenced in Sahasrayogam, a renowned Kerala compendium of traditional formulations. It is widely used for external application on the scalp and is traditionally known for supporting hair and scalp wellness. This oil is formulated using a base of coconut oil processed with herbal decoctions, milk, and herbal

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Dhanwantharam Kuzhambu

Dhanwantharam Kuzhambu: Uses and Its Benefits

Dhanwantharam Kuzhambu is a classical Kerala Ayurvedic formulation known for its deeply nourishing and strengthening qualities. It is a richer, heavier, and more unctuous variation of the well-known Dhanwantharam Thailam. While the thailam is primarily sesame oil-based, Dhanwantharam Kuzhambu incorporates castor oil, sesame oil, and ghee, making it significantly more stabilising, grounding, and supportive for

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